[RELEASE] VASP - Vehicle and Skin preview on Traders v1.2 (Updated 06/18/2014)

[OtterNas3]

Hey folks,
 
some time ago i pushed something to the public, but here is next!
 
 
"Damn which Truck was the open Camouflage one?"
"Bah cant remember which of the Vehicles holds the most amount of Magazines and Weapons..."
"How many Players can Drive in XYZ Vehicle?"
"How fast can that Vehicle go?"
 
"What the hell a 'Donald' skin look like?"
"'Rocker 1 2 3 whats the difference?"
 
Ever had such questions?
 
 
Here you go - VASP - Vehicle and Skin Preview
 
 
This little Mod let you Preview any Vehicle or Skin in the TraderMenu.
Vehicles will show additional Infos like:

• Max Speed
• Max Seats
• Max Cargo Weapons
• Max Cargo Magazines
• Max Cargo Backpacks
• Max Fuel
• Max Armor

All stuff is totally client side spawned and will not be visible to any other Player on Server!
 
The Player clicks in the Tradermenu on a Vehicle or a Skin and he will get a hint message to press F5 for a preview of it.
 
While in preview, you can use these Hotkeys:
Zoom in/out:       Arrowkeys up/down
Rotate left/right: Arrowkeys left/right
Close preview:   F5
 
After preview the Tradermenu will open again on the same spot the Player left it for the preview.
Just hit Buy and the last previewed item get bought.
 
Easy as Pie.

 
Demo Video
  http://youtu.be/KN8MAEpTC8I
 
Download:
https://www.dropbox.com/s/a2ziauc6rudqk97/VASP_v1.2.zip
 
Install instructions:
1. Download und unzip VASP_v1.2.zip
2. unpbo MPMissions\YOURMISSIONNAME.pbo (If your hoster has just folders you can skip this obviously ^^)
3. Copy the custom folder from unziped VASP_v1.2.zip to MPMissions\YOURMISSIONNAME\
4. open MPMissions\YOURMISSIONNAME\init.sqf
 
Find this block:

if (!isDedicated) then {
	0 fadeSound 0;
	waitUntil {!isNil "dayz_loadScreenMsg"};
	dayz_loadScreenMsg = (localize "STR_AUTHENTICATING");
	_id = player addEventHandler ["Respawn", {_id = [] spawn player_death;}];

};

And insert this line above the last closing bracket };

       _nil = [] execVM "custom\VASP\VASP_init.sqf";

If you dont have already a custom pulicEH.sqf continue on 5a) else continue on 5b)
 
5a)
Still in the init.sqf Find this line:

call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_code\init\publicEH.sqf";

and replace with:

call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "custom\VASP\publicEH.sqf";

5b)
open your custom publicEH.sqf and find this line:

"PVDZE_plr_SetDate"		addPublicVariableEventHandler {setDate (_this select 1);};

and replace with:

"PVDZE_plr_SetDate"		addPublicVariableEventHandler {if (!(player getVariable["Preview",false])) then {setDate (_this select 1);};};

If you dont have already a custom compiles.sqf continue on 6a) else continue on 6b)
 
6a)
Still in the init.sqf Find this line:

call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_code\init\compiles.sqf";

and replace with:

call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "custom\VASP\compiles.sqf";                //Compile regular functions

6b)
Open your custom compiles.sqf and find this block:

	// trader menu code
	if (DZE_ConfigTrader) then {
		call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_code\compile\player_traderMenuConfig.sqf";
	}else{
		call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_code\compile\player_traderMenuHive.sqf";
	};

and replace with:

	// trader menu code
	if (DZE_ConfigTrader) then {
		call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "custom\VASP\player_traderMenuConfig.sqf";
	}else{
		call compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "custom\VASP\player_traderMenuHive.sqf";
	};

Find this line:

	fnc_usec_selfActions =			compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "\z\addons\dayz_code\compile\fn_selfActions.sqf";		//Checks which actions for self

and replace with:

	fnc_usec_selfActions =			compile preprocessFileLineNumbers "custom\VASP\fn_selfActions.sqf";		//Checks which actions for self

If you already use a custom fn_selfActions.sqf open it and find this line:

				_buy = player addAction [localize "STR_EPOCH_PLAYER_289", "\z\addons\dayz_code\actions\show_dialog.sqf",(_traderMenu select 0), 999, true, false, "",""];

and add ABOVE:

				LastTraderMenu = (_traderMenu select 0);

7. repbo MPMissions\YOURMISSIONNAME\ - upload - restart server - enjoy!
 
 

- Configuration -

Open VASP_init.sqf and edit this block to your liking:

	/****************************/
	/*      Configuration       */
	/****************************/
	/*  Vehicle Preview on/off  */
	/* true = ON / false = OFF  */
	VASP_VehiclePreview = true;
	/****************************/
	/*    Skin Preview on/off   */
	/* true = ON / false = OFF  */
	VASP_SkinPreview = true;
	/****************************/
	/* !!! DONT EDIT BELOW !!!  */

 
- Additional Information -
 
For those who have MORE then the standard Epoch Skins buyable at the Traders you would need to open MPMissions\YOURMISSIONNAME\custom\VASP\VASP_init.sqf
 
and add them to this block:

    AllAllowedSkins = [
        "Skin_Survivor2_DZ","Skin_SurvivorWcombat_DZ","Skin_SurvivorWdesert_DZ",
        "Skin_SurvivorWurban_DZ","Skin_SurvivorWsequishaD_DZ","Skin_SurvivorWsequisha_DZ",
        "Skin_SurvivorWpink_DZ","Skin_SurvivorW3_DZ","Skin_SurvivorW2_DZ",
        "Skin_Bandit1_DZ","Skin_Bandit2_DZ","Skin_BanditW1_DZ",
        "Skin_BanditW2_DZ","Skin_Soldier_Crew_PMC","Skin_Sniper1_DZ",
        "Skin_Camo1_DZ","Skin_Soldier1_DZ","Skin_Rocket_DZ",
        "Skin_Rocker1_DZ","Skin_Rocker2_DZ","Skin_Rocker3_DZ",
        "Skin_Rocker4_DZ","Skin_Priest_DZ","Skin_Functionary1_EP1_DZ",
        "Skin_GUE_Commander_DZ","Skin_Ins_Soldier_GL_DZ","Skin_Haris_Press_EP1_DZ",
        "Skin_Pilot_EP1_DZ","Skin_RU_Policeman_DZ","Skin_Soldier_TL_PMC_DZ",
        "Skin_Soldier_Sniper_PMC_DZ","Skin_Soldier_Bodyguard_AA12_PMC_DZ","Skin_Drake_Light_DZ",
        "Skin_CZ_Special_Forces_GL_DES_EP1_DZ","Skin_TK_INS_Soldier_EP1_DZ","Skin_TK_INS_Warlord_EP1_DZ",
        "Skin_FR_OHara_DZ","Skin_FR_Rodriguez_DZ","Skin_CZ_Soldier_Sniper_EP1_DZ",
        "Skin_GUE_Soldier_MG_DZ","Skin_GUE_Soldier_Sniper_DZ","Skin_GUE_Soldier_Crew_DZ",
        "Skin_GUE_Soldier_CO_DZ","Skin_GUE_Soldier_2_DZ","Skin_TK_Special_Forces_MG_EP1_DZ",
        "Skin_TK_Soldier_Sniper_EP1_DZ","Skin_TK_Commander_EP1_DZ","Skin_RU_Soldier_Crew_DZ",
        "Skin_INS_Lopotev_DZ","Skin_INS_Soldier_AR_DZ","Skin_INS_Soldier_CO_DZ",
        "Skin_INS_Bardak_DZ","Skin_INS_Worker2_DZ"
    ];

This is ONLY needed if you have custom Skins that are buyable on the Traders!

 

 
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[Mugzy]

Very cool.  I hope I installed it correctly, server was restarting in 10 min when I saw this post so I threw it on there.

 

Too bad I am at work and can't test till later.

[fr1nk]

Oooooh will be giving this a try when I get home. Good stuff, Otter  :)

[grave867]

Very nice can't wait to see a video for it, after which i will have to try in one of my builds

[Nekuan]

Would this Preview also work with boyd's skin trader if I'd added the skins to the list?

[Mugzy]

Vehicles work great, but when I try to preview a skin, I get kicked for a remote exec violation.

 

#2 "this allowDammage false; this disableAI 'FSM'; this disableAI 'MOVE'; this disableAI 'AUTOTARGET'; this disableAI 'TARGET'; this forceSpeed 0;"

 

I still don't understand how to write battleEye filters for something like this.

[fr1nk]

1) Works great with antihack disabled, can't get things working with it enabled. I think F5 is one of the banned keys.

 

2) Am also getting the same remote exec kick as above.

 

3) After closing the preview, is the trade window supposed to be closed? Mine pops back up but it's blank:

 

[NoxSicarius]

This thing looks amazing man. You do some really great work.

[Renegade2k6]

Would be great if there was just an option to preview vehicles only.

 

How would I go about disabling the skin preview part of it?

 

Also only problem I see is when you exit the preview you have to shut the trader window then re open it to do anything else.

 

Great work.

[OtterNas3]

Update v1.1

 

See first post.

 

Changelog:

Fixed the BE-Filter kick, removed some code that was not needed anyway.

The Tradermenu should now popup where you left, on ALL Maps and all custom Traders, if they use the Traderdialog from Epoch!

A config block in the VASP_init.sqf aloows you to turn Vehicle/Skin preview On/Off

 

For the F5 Hotkey problem with Infistar:

I'm not familiar with making GUI's so i used a Hotkey for it. If u use Infistar you would need to remove the F5 block from his files.

Dont ask me how to, if someone know how, please tell!

 

 

Moo,

Otter

[Renegade2k6]

Just checked in the VASP_init.sqf

 

For those who dont want skin preview.

 

/****************************/

/*    Skin Preview on/off   */

/* true = ON / false = OFF  */

VASP_SkinPreview = false;

/****************************/

/* !!! DONT EDIT BELOW !!!  */

[OtterNas3]

 

Just checked in the VASP_init.sqf

 

For those who dont want skin preview.

 

/****************************/

/*    Skin Preview on/off   */

/* true = ON / false = OFF  */

VASP_SkinPreview = false;

/****************************/

/* !!! DONT EDIT BELOW !!!  */

 

 

Man, that was fast, not even had a chance to modify my first post with the information in it ^^

 

 

Moo,

Otter

[Renegade2k6]

For the F5 Hotkey problem with Infistar:

I'm not familiar with making GUI's so i used a Hotkey for it. If u use Infistar you would need to remove the F5 block from his files.

Dont ask me how to, if someone know how, please tell!

 

 

/*  Enable BadKey Kick    */ _BKK =  false; /* true or false */ /* recommended:  true */ /* If people press a forbidden Key twice, they get kicked! */

[OtterNas3]

/*  Enable BadKey Kick    */ _BKK =  false; /* true or false */ /* recommended:  true */ /* If people press a forbidden Key twice, they get kicked! */

 

I would not recommend this as it looks like it will allow ANY Hotkey again!

Maybe there is a way to just remove the F5 from the code?

Dont have the infistar files so cant peek in for it.

[peipo118]

OtterNas3 you have my Beanz!!! I might not even use this script but again only from reading your stuff i am learning so much so big thanx <3

[OtterNas3]

OtterNas3 you have my Beanz!!! I might not even use this script but again only from reading your stuff i am learning so much so big thanx <3

Your welcome

[raymix]

I'm not familiar with making GUI's so i used a Hotkey for it. If u use Infistar you would need to remove the F5 block from his files.

Dont ask me how to, if someone know how, please tell!

 

 

F5 is used for base destruction, so the only (easy) solution would be option to remap to another function key, shouldn't be hard to override using values present in your config.

 

Very good job on the script, btw. Awesome idea!

[Renegade2k6]

F4 is base destruction in Infistar.

[OtterNas3]

F5 is used for base destruction, so the only (easy) solution would be option to remap to another function key, shouldn't be hard to override using values present in your config.

 

Very good job on the script, btw. Awesome idea!

 

A friend of mine said one Day: "How cool would it be to have a preview of the Vehicles cause i cant ffs remember what the Vehicle's are look like"

So i made one and decided to put some infos also in the preview, to inform the Player about some features of it.

 

So credits for the idea goes to him ^^

 

Moo,

Otter

[raymix]

F4 is base destruction in Infistar.

OH, right, F5 is used for Map icons thingie, my bad

[TolH]

This is such a nice script, thank you soo much for that.

 

This is my rpt after previewing a vehicle, am i the only one getting this ? The script is working just fine, but trader list is empty as mentionned before after a preview of vehicles/skins.

 

10:42:01 Error in expression <ServerTcache_<null>;>
10:42:01   Error position: <;>
10:42:01   Error Invalid number in expression

 

Thank you again!!

[OtterNas3]

This is such a nice script, thank you soo much for that.

 

This is my rpt after previewing a vehicle, am i the only one getting this ? The script is working just fine, but trader list is empty as mentionned before after a preview of vehicles/skins.

 

10:42:01 Error in expression <ServerTcache_<null>;>

10:42:01   Error position: <;>

10:42:01   Error Invalid number in expression

 

Thank you again!!

 

ServerTcache_ doesnt say anything to me, never seen that in the files this Mod uses?

 

Tested this Mod now on Sauerland, Chernarus, and Napf and Tradermenu was working fine after preview. Weird.

Which map your server is running on?

[TolH]

ServerTcache_ doesnt say anything to me, never seen that in the files this Mod uses?

 

Tested this Mod now on Sauerland, Chernarus, and Napf and Tradermenu was working fine after preview. Weird.

Which map your server is running on?

 

I am currently running it on Chernarus map "overpoch" server. Tested on home server. Will be able to test it on my live server in like 20 minutes.

[OtterNas3]

UPDATE v1.2

 

Changelog:

• Changed code for Tradermenu reopen after preview

This should now fix the reopen of the Tradermenu for all circumstances!

For all that update, see install instructions again! Step 6b) changed!

 

Please gimme a feedback if, for whatever reason now, it not work for you!

 

I cant test it right now, as im not on my testbox, but it should do his Job!

 

 

 

Moo,

Otter

[TolH]

With the last update, it's working golden :)

no rpt errors and the trader list appear normal after a preview of the vehicles.

 

Again, really nice job on that script, love it.